Midwest CannaBusiness Symposium & Networking Reception
August 24, 2013 – Chicago, IL
Register today for the first comprehensive marijuana business symposium ever conducted in the Midwest!
This day-long educational program will be a unique opportunity to glean information from cannabusiness professionals and experts in the fields of regulatory models, operations, and ancillary businesses. The symposium includes lunch and an evening networking reception.
NCIA member businesses can register up to two attendees online in advance for $200; nonmembers can register with a per-ticket donation of $350 online in advance. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for a $375 donation. All ticket and sponsorship proceeds support the work of the National Cannabis Industry Association, the only national organization advocating on behalf of cannabis businesses at the federal level.
Midwest CannaBusiness Symposium
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Embassy Suites Chicago – Downtown
600 N State St, Chicago, IL
Symposium: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Doors at 10:00 a.m.)
Reception: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Agenda
| 10:30 a.m. |
Opening Remarks Aaron Smith, National Cannabis Industry Association |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Panel and Q&A: Dispensary, Cultivation, and Infused Product Operations Luke Ramirez, Cannabusiness School & Consulting (moderator) Jay Czarkowski, Canna Advisors Ralph Morgan, OrganaLabs Christie Lunsford, Dixie Elixirs Mark Passerini, Om of Medicine |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. |
Panel and Q&A: Support & Services for the Emerging Cannabis Industry Kayvan Khalatbari, Denver Relief Consulting (moderator) Jessica Billingsley, MJ Freeway Chris Bochenski, Quantum 9 Jim Marty, Jim Marty & Associates Patrick McManamon, Cannassure Insurance Services Genifer Murray, CannLabs |
| 2:15 p.m. |
Networking Break |
| 2:45 p.m. |
Keynote Presentation Steve DeAngelo, Harborside Health Center and The ArcView Group |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Panel and Q&A: State Policy and Government Relations Gabriel Plotkin (moderator) Representative Lou Lang, Illinois State Legislature Hilary Bricken, Canna Law Group Khurshid Khoja, Greenbridge Corporate Counsel Chris Lindsey, Marijuana Policy Project |
| 5:00 p.m. | Evening Networking Reception sponsored by Cannabusiness School and Consulting |
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About National Cannabis Industry Association
The National Cannabis Industry Association's membership is comprised of the leading businesses and organizations in America's emerging cannabis industry. As the only national trade association for cannabis professionals, NCIA works to defend and advance the industry on the national stage. The mission of the National Cannabis Industry Association is to promote the growth of a responsible and legitimate cannabis industry and to work for a favorable social, economic and legal environment for that industry in the United States.
